The lung-cell type that's most susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is not the one previously assumed to be most vulnerable. What's more, the virus enters this susceptible cell via an unexpected route. The medical consequences may be significant.
Scientists flag previously overlooked type of immune cell as suspected source of severe COVID-19 retrieved 10 April 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-scientists-flag-previously-overlooked-immune.html
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